SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2026
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Multiple craft vendors Gettysburg Rec Park 545 Long Lane Charles Sterner Building |
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Breakfast, photos, crafts, and games with Santa! St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street |
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Registration required. Seminary Ridge Refectory 148 Seminary Ridge |
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW Stop in and shop! Gettysburg American Legion Auxiliary Post 202 528 East Middle Street |
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(or until sold out) 10th ANNUAL COOKIE WALK Thousands of homemade cookies! Gettysburg Foursquare Church 328 West Middle Street |
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
GREENS AND GOURMET GIFTS SALE Wreaths, arrangements, gourmet gifts, and more! Gettysburg Fire Hall, 35 North Stratton Street |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SEMINARY RIDGE MUSEUM Living history, photo stations, free hot chocolate and more. Seminary Ridge Museum 61 Seminary Ridge |
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHILDREN'S CHORUS Enjoy the delightful music of this student group! Children of 1863 Museum 451 Baltimore Street |
10:00 a.m.
LIVE ICE CARVING Watch Danny Kissel carve a life-size sleigh! The Christmas Haus 13 Baltimore Street |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
BOSTON BACHERT Amazing show, full of magic and illusions! Children of 1863 Museum 451 Baltimore Street |
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
CIVIL WAR COMRADES Living history, songs and stories Steinwehr Tent South end of Steinwehr Avenue |
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
HISTORIC DOBBIN HOUSE TOUR Free tour of the 1776 house built by Reverend Alexander Dobbin. Dobbin House 89 Steinwehr Avenue |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MINIATURE HORSES Meet mini horses from Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program! Unity Park at Baltimore and Lefever Streets |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MANDY B Enjoy the beautiful talents of this local musician. Festival Tavern Tent Lincoln Square |
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A HOLIDAY POP-UP HOLIDAY MARKET Farmers market vendors and local artisans Gettysburg Rec Park 545 Long Lane |
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
& 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. SANTA'S SHANTY Visit Santa! Lincoln Square |
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
GENERAL LEE'S HEADQUARTERS OPEN HOUSE House tour and historical interpretation. American Battlefield Trust 401 Buford Avenue |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LIVING HISTORY AROUND THE CAMPFIRE Warm up around the fire pit and talk to soldiers from 1st Rhode Island Battery B. Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum - side yard 451 Baltimore Street |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AN EVERGREEN CHRISTMAS - GATEHOUSE OPEN HOUSE Free open house at the historic Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse Evergreen Cemetery 799 Baltimore Street |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SANTA'S WORKSHOP CRAFT TENT WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS Great family fun! Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum - side yard 451 Baltimore Street |
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SPECIAL PHOTO BOOTH Meet the Holly King! Professional photographs at Christmas Fantasy photo booth! Southeast Quad of Lincoln Square |
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS AT THE BEYOND THE BATTLE MUSEUM Holiday museum scavenger hunt, crafts, free cookies, and hot chocolate bar. Beyond the Battle Museum 625 Biglerville Road |
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
GINGERBREAD CELEBRATION AND HOLIDAY MARKET See handcrafted gingerbread houses. Shop local artisans. Adams County Arts Council 125 S Washington Street |
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
HOMESPUN CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MARKET Crafts and gifts from HGAC artists and artisans. G.A.R. Hall 53 East Middle Street |
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
POTTER'S WHEELS - MOBILE POTTERY SHOPPE EXPERIENCE & STUDIO Shop handmade pottery, thumbprints, and more! In-Bus Store 1st block Baltimore Street |
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.SCAVENGER HUNT
Christmas-themed scavenger hunt! Civil War Tails Diorama Museum 785 Baltimore Street |
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
CHRISTMAS DURING THE CIVIL WAR Enjoy special program, Christmas During the Civil War: Citizens and Soldiers. Children of 1863 Museum 451 Baltimore Street |
11:00 a.m.
CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE Enjoy the old Christmas tradition of freshly roasted chestnuts! Shriver House Museum 309 Baltimore Street |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION OF UNION GENERALS Living History Presentation Steinwehr Tent South end of Steinwehr Avenue |
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
SOUP & BAKE SALE Homemade soups and Christmas baked goods for sale. Total Tech Solutions (around the corner from Forever Love Rescue) 670 Johns Avenue |
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FACE PAINTING BY ADVENTURE IN FUN Free face painting! Gettysburg Polish Pottery 102 Baltimore Street |
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FACE PAINTING BY SMILE ON YU Free face painting! Best Western (inside lobby) 301 Steinwehr Avenue |
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CIVIL WAR SANTA Come and meet Civil War Santa on the patio of O'Rorke's! O'Rorke's Family Eatery 44 Steinwehr Avenue |
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
HOT COCOA WARM UP STATION Warm up with a free cup of hot cocoa! 102 Baltimore Street |
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS BALL GOLF Put some putt-putt in your holiday season! Lincoln Links 533 Steinwehr Avenue |
11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
GETTYSBURG BRASS BAND Enjoy traditional carols by this amazing brass band! Dobbin House 89 Steinwehr Avenue |
12:00 p.m.
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
CAMPTOWN SHAKERS Enjoy Victorian-era music! Steinwehr Tent South end of Steinwehr Avenue |
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12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
TROY LOVE Enjoy this amazingly talented artist. Festival Tavern Tent Lincoln Square |
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
FACE PAINTING BY ELIZABETH Free face painting Civil War Diorama (in lobby) 241 Steinwehr Avenue |
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
IRISH FIDDLE MUSIC Enjoy Irish fiddle music Steinwehr Avenue |
12:00 - 10:00 p.m.
WINE & CHRISTMAS COOKIE PAIRING FLIGHTS Christmas cookies! and wine pairing Reid's Winery & Cider House 400 Baltimore Street |
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
HOLIDAY CRAFT DROP-IN Craft stations and hot cocoa! Gettysburg Public Library 140 Baltimore Street |
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
FREE S'MORES Come create and enjoy roasting smore's! Quality Inn Gettysburg 380 Steinwehr Avenue |
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
DJ MUSIC Fun holiday and pop music by live DJs. Tommy's Pizza 105 Steinwehr Avenue |
1:00 p.m.
DALLASTOWN AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS & STRING OCTECT Enjoy holiday music from these talented students! Children of 1863 Museum 451 Baltimore Street |
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
GETTYSBURG WITCHES Meet the good witches of Gettysburg! Baltimore Street near Gettysburg Library |
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
DJ MUSIC Pop and holiday favorites spun by HD Entertainment Baltimore Street near Gettysburg Library |
1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
"OF MISTLETOE AND MINIE' BALLS" Historic House Tours Daniel Lady Farm 1008 Hanover Road |
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
CHRISTINE & THE JINGLE KING Fun show with stories, puppets, sing-a-along, and kid-friendly music. Children of 1863 Museum 451 Baltimore Street |
2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS Get your tickets now! Majestic Theater 25 Carlisle Street |
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
FORT DELAWARE CORNET BAND A Victorian-era brass band that performs authentic Civil War-era music. Steinwehr Tent South end of Steinwehr Avenue |
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
VIBE DANCE STUDIO Check out the energy and talent of these dance students! Baltimore Street near Gettysburg Library |
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
NICK MICH Enjoy this local artist for acoustic country and rock music! Festival Tavern Tent Lincoln Square |
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
GETTYSBURG BRASS BAND Enjoy this brass band inside the warm hotel lobby ! Hotel Gettysburg 1 Lincoln Square |
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
BOSTON BACHERT Amazing show, full of magic and illusions! Children of 1863 Museum 451 Baltimore Street |
3:00 p.m.
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
OFFICERS FOR THE UNION Portraying A.A. Humphreys - Engineer & Career Soldier, U.S.A. Steinwehr Tent South end of Steinwehr Avenue |
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
GETTYSBURG CHORAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT Enjoy “In dulci jubilo” (“In sweet rejoicing”) United Lutheran Seminary Chapel 61 Seminary Ridge |
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
GETTYSBURG CHRISTMAS AT THE "COLLEGE" CHURCH Historic Church open with tours and festive Christmas carols. Open at 3 p.m./ Music at 4 p.m.-5 p.m. 44 Chambersburg St. |
3:30 p.m.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
NEXTSTEP MARTIAL ARTS Demonstration by students of martial arts school Baltimore Street near Gettysburg Library |
4:00 p.m.
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
FAITH NOEL Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist Musician. Her talent brings multiple genres of music to life, including holiday favorites! Festival Tavern Tent Lincoln Square |
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
PAINTED TRILLIUM Enjoy this three-member band perform Victorian music. Steinwehr Tent South end of Steinwehr Avenue |
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
RYAN HAND Enjoy this versatile musician known for his extensive repertoire. Ryan is passionate about music with a flair for performance! Festival Tavern Tent Lincoln Square |
6:00 p.m.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
GETTYSBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LIVING NATIVITY Features live actors and the glorious tones of the GPC Worship Choir! Corner of Baltimore & East High Streets (in front of church) |
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS Get your tickets now! Majestic Theater 25 Carlisle Street |
8:00 p.m.
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
CORNER BROTHERS Enjoy this talented duo consisting of brothers Matt and Tyler Greer from State College. Come experience their music and audience engagement! Festival Tavern Tent Lincoln Square |
